Basketball Recap: Amanda Pacheco's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Empire over Baboquivari + How To Watch

If Empire was feeling good fresh off their 41-7 takedown of San Miguel on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The game between the Ravens and the Baboquivari Warriors didn't end well, with the Ravens falling 46-30. The defeat continues a trend for the Ravens in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost three in a row.

Empire's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amanda Pacheco, who posted three points along with 24 rebounds and four steals. Ella Karhoff was another key player, putting up eight points and six boards.

Baboquivari was led to victory by Zanetta Conde and Younique Hendricks. Conde shot 47% from the field on her way to 21 points, while Hendricks put up 15 points. Those 15 points gave Hendricks a new career-high.

Empire's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Baboquivari, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.

Empire has already played their next matchup, a 56-14 loss against Florence on the 25th. As for Baboquivari, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 51-19 defeat against San Simon on the 25th.